A Painswick woman has picked up a top business accolade.
Dionne Popplestone, who runs a virtual assistant agency, won Best New Business 2024 at an awards ceremony designed to to recognise the achievement of female-owned businesses and charities across a wide range of business categories.

A delighted Dionne said: “I am absolutely over the moon that we have won this best new business award. I started this business just under 18 months ago and to now officially become award-winning is amazing.”
Debbie Gilbert, the organiser of The Best Businesswomen Awards, said: “The judges make their selections based on business expertise, innovation, and high levels of customer care. Our winners are shining examples of outstanding entrepreneurs who have proved their success to our judges and have shown they have the results worthy of being recognised and rewarded.”